The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Raising Young Men, The Case for College in the AI Age, and Relationship Red Flags

February 27, 2026

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  • The absence of a male role model drastically increases negative life outcomes for boys, making male involvement crucial in their upbringing, especially for single mothers. 
  • Higher education remains a significant complement to life, certifying basic competencies and providing access to high-quality peer networks, despite the rise of AI. 
  • Long-term relationship success hinges on alignment in three core areas: sex and affection, shared values (like location and religion), and economic approach, with economic strain being the leading cause of divorce. 

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Office Hours Introduction
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  • Key Takeaway: Office Hours answers questions on business, tech, and general topics via email or Reddit.
  • Summary: The segment introduces the ‘Office Hours’ portion of The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway, dedicated to answering audience questions. Submissions can be made via voice recording to [email protected] or posted on the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. This section addresses listener inquiries on various subjects.
Raising Sons Advice
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  • Key Takeaway: Mothers must ensure male role models are present for sons, as the absence of a father figure leads to significantly worse outcomes for boys than girls.
  • Summary: A boy losing a male role model makes him more likely to be incarcerated than graduate college and twice as likely to commit suicide. Boys mature later, and mothers should forgive temporary rudeness as sons naturally separate during adolescence. The investment made by a single mother in her son ultimately returns in his adult life.
Value of Higher Education
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(00:08:43)
  • Key Takeaway: College functions as a complement, not a substitute, to skills, certifying EQ, study habits, and providing access to high-caliber peer networks.
  • Summary: Higher education still yields dramatic economic benefits, with bachelor’s graduates earning 66% more weekly and having half the unemployment rate of high school graduates. College certifies that a student can study, connect effort to success, and interact with others. The primary issue facing higher education is the inflated cost, not its fundamental value proposition.
Relationship Success Indicators
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  • Key Takeaway: Long-term partnership success is determined by alignment on sex/affection, values, and economics, with economic strain being the top cause of divorce.
  • Summary: Red flags include a partner speaking poorly of all ex-relationships or not getting along with their parents. The ultimate litmus test is traveling non-stop for two weeks without wanting to kill each other. Alignment on economics—earning, spending, and wealth perception—is critical, as it supersedes infidelity or value conflicts as the primary driver of divorce.
Podcast Production Credits
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  • Key Takeaway: The production team for The Prof G Pod includes Jennifer Sanchez, Laura Denair, Cammy Rick, Brad Williams, and Drew Burroughs.
  • Summary: Jennifer Sanchez and Laura Denair produced this episode of The Prof G Pod from Prop G Media. Cammy Rick served as the social producer, with Brad Williams as the editor. Drew Burroughs handled the technical direction for the show.